UPDATE - news story on the two dogs in the Red suitcase.

Local police officer, Sergeant David Jakobi, investigated the scene and took evidence. He said if it could be proven the owners were to blame they would be charged.

Macedon Ranges Shire rangers said they would be liaising with the Bendigo RSPCA in their investigation.

People who are unable to care for their animals are asked to surrender them to an animal shelter to be re-homed.

"We try to re-home them, so they don't end up in landfill like these ones will," Helen said. Anyone who has any information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Woodend Police on 5427 2610.